Notable viewpoint · Rio Arriba, New Mexico
Blue Mesa
Blue Mesa is a viewpoint in Rio Arriba, New Mexico.
Blue Mesa: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Blue Mesa
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Blue Mesa — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.31723, -107.55727. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Blue Mesa
- Huerfano Mountain · viewpoint · San Juan · ~36 km · Must-see
- Angel Peak Scenic Area · sanctuary · San Juan · ~48 km · Must-see
- Pueblo Pintado · fort · McKinley · ~49 km · Must-see
- Fajada Gap · viewpoint · San Juan · ~57 km · Must-see
- Kin Kletso · fort · San Juan · ~58 km · Must-see
- Casa Rinconada · fort · San Juan · ~58 km · Must-see
- Tsin Kletsin · fort · San Juan · ~60 km · Must-see
- Frances Canyon Ruin · fort · Rio Arriba · ~63 km · Must-see
- Eagle Mesa · viewpoint · Sandoval · ~69 km · Must-see
- Salmon Ruins · fort · San Juan · ~75 km · Must-see
- Little Blue Mesa · viewpoint · Rio Arriba · ~2 km
- Cibolo Mesa · viewpoint · Rio Arriba · ~10 km
- Crow Mesa · viewpoint · San Juan · ~11 km
- Pine Tree Mesa · viewpoint · Rio Arriba · ~14 km
- Superior Mesa · viewpoint · Rio Arriba · ~18 km
- Gonzales Mesa · viewpoint · Rio Arriba · ~19 km
- Smouse Mesa · viewpoint · Rio Arriba · ~20 km
- LaCopita Dam · lake · San Juan · ~20 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Blue Mesa
- Huerfano Mountain · viewpoint · San Juan · ~36 km · Must-see
- Fajada Gap · viewpoint · San Juan · ~57 km · Must-see
- Eagle Mesa · viewpoint · Sandoval · ~69 km · Must-see
- Capulin Peak · viewpoint · Rio Arriba · ~89 km · Must-see
- Cerro Pedernal · viewpoint · Rio Arriba · ~120 km · Must-see
- Brice Canyon · viewpoint · La Plata · ~125 km · Must-see
- Mesa Prieta · viewpoint · Sandoval · ~127 km · Must-see
- Redondo Peak · viewpoint · Sandoval · ~128 km · Must-see
- Ford Butte · viewpoint · San Juan · ~129 km · Must-see
- Yellowjacket Pass · viewpoint · Archuleta · ~132 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Blue Mesa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Blue Mesa?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Blue Mesa?
Nearby: Huerfano Mountain (viewpoint, 36 km), Angel Peak Scenic Area (sanctuary, 48 km), Pueblo Pintado (fort, 49 km), Fajada Gap (viewpoint, 57 km), Kin Kletso (fort, 58 km), Casa Rinconada (fort, 58 km).
Is Blue Mesa worth visiting?
Blue Mesa is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.